Friday’s on-track action is free for Chicagoland Speedway season ticket holders, campers and ticket holders for Saturday’s activities. In addition to practice for both series, fans can check out the Switchfoot and Collective Soul concert beginning at 8 p.m. CT.

Grandstands open at 2 p.m. CT on Friday, with Nationwide Series practice sessions at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. CT; the ARCA Series practices at 3:30 p.m. CT.

Gates open Saturday at 11 a.m. CT, with ARCA Series qualifying at 1:30 p.m. CT and Nationwide Series qualifying at 3:10 p.m. CT. The ARCA Racing Series Ansell ActivArmr 150 goes green at 5 p.m. CT, followed by the Nationwide Series EnjoyIllinois.com 300 at 7:30 p.m. CT. Also on Saturday, fans can check out the Chicagoland Speedway Car show from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT.

Tickets are still available for this weekend’s racing action at Chicagoland Speedway – Saturday tickets start at just $30 for adults. Purchase tickets and get more information about the weekend at www.chicagolandspeedway.com.

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Paula Thompson is a long-time auto racing fan who enjoys experiencing her favorite sport in person, from local dirt tracks to NASCAR superspeedways. Join Paula as she looks at the major racing series' schedules, popular short tracks around the country, and special events featuring your favorite drivers. Paula is also the Buffalo Events Examiner, Buffalo Sports Travel Examiner, and Buffalo Travel Examiner.